Originally posted by josh24:
Hey guys. Pats fan here. I was here a couple of weeks ago discussing the SF-NE game. Congrats on the win, again. You earn it.

Now, I don't know if you guys have noticed what people is saying about your game against GB next Sat. "Experts" and fans in general are giving this game easily to GB (one thing, Vegas doesn't agree. SF is 3-point favorite so far). In fact, some say it's gonna GB by far because of Rodgers and their healthy defense, etc., stating that the rest of the Div. games are closer than this. Few are giving chances to SF, putting GB or Seattle in the SB. IMO Seattle and NE have more chance to win than GB this weekend. GB can win, but I think this is the closest game in this round. Not sure if disrespect to the 49ers, or just hype on Rodgers.

Originally posted by josh24:
Hey guys. Pats fan here. I was here a couple of weeks ago discussing the SF-NE game. Congrats on the win, again. You earn it.

Now, I don't know if you guys have noticed what people is saying about your game against GB next Sat. "Experts" and fans in general are giving this game easily to GB (one thing, Vegas doesn't agree. SF is 3-point favorite so far). In fact, some say it's gonna GB by far because of Rodgers and their healthy defense, etc., stating that the rest of the Div. games are closer than this. Few are giving chances to SF, putting GB or Seattle in the SB. IMO Seattle and NE have more chance to win than GB this weekend. GB can win, but I think this is the closest game in this round. Not sure if disrespect to the 49ers, or just hype on Rodgers.

healthy defense? like that saying much, their defense sucks lol

Pundits always prefer the sexy teams. The high powered offense will always get the nod over a high powered defense. A lot of people picked Oakland to beat TB in SB 2002. Everyone picked GB, NO, NE to beat us. Some picked Detroit over us (notably Sterling Sharpe). Its the nature of the beast.

The Packers, if I may remind josh24, are boasting the same team they had in Week1. That team was playing at HOME in the SEASON OPENER and ALL of their players were fresh and non-injured. And that GB team got pummeled. I just dont see what advantage they have over us this time around that they didnt have in Week 1.

Originally posted by Leathaface:
People will never pick against the Packers because it's so hard for them to see Rodgers being held in check.

Fact is, we can, have, and will keep their passing game in check...especially when they realize they CANNOT run the ball.

KEY to this game: STOPPING THE GB RUNNING GAME...make them one dimensional.

I think we will stop the run game by default. The key is to hit Rodgers over and over, and essentially beat him into submission. The key to last game was constantly putting pressure on him until he started seeing things. Which led to Bowman's pick. The other essential in all this is controlling the clock and keeping Rodgers off the field. Dont let him warm up.

Originally posted by Leathaface:
People will never pick against the Packers because it's so hard for them to see Rodgers being held in check.

Fact is, we can, have, and will keep their passing game in check...especially when they realize they CANNOT run the ball.

KEY to this game: STOPPING THE GB RUNNING GAME...make them one dimensional.

I think we will stop the run game by default. The key is to hit Rodgers over and over, and essentially beat him into submission. The key to last game was constantly putting pressure on him until he started seeing things. Which led to Bowman's pick. The other essential in all this is controlling the clock and keeping Rodgers off the field. Dont let him warm up.

Other thing is, you know they're gonna run a lot of no huddle.

We have to be prepared for the short passing game that goes along with that. I think our DBs should be hyper-vigilant about jumping routes...we could pick off Rodgers if an underneath guys takes a chance.

Originally posted by Leathaface:
People will never pick against the Packers because it's so hard for them to see Rodgers being held in check.

Fact is, we can, have, and will keep their passing game in check...especially when they realize they CANNOT run the ball.

KEY to this game: STOPPING THE GB RUNNING GAME...make them one dimensional.

I think we will stop the run game by default. The key is to hit Rodgers over and over, and essentially beat him into submission. The key to last game was constantly putting pressure on him until he started seeing things. Which led to Bowman's pick. The other essential in all this is controlling the clock and keeping Rodgers off the field. Dont let him warm up.

Other thing is, you know they're gonna run a lot of no huddle.

We have to be prepared for the short passing game that goes along with that. I think our DBs should be hyper-vigilant about jumping routes...we could pick off Rodgers if an underneath guys takes a chance.

Yep. He tried to pull off that stunt in Week 1, but we just b***h smacked him. The no huddle works if you keep getting first downs. Once you hit a speedbump (3rd down), then you have no choice but to organize a play. The key here is not to give the Packers any cushions. Play tight man to man and dont allow guys like Cobb and Finley to take advantage.

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